'We Don't Have to Worry' - Jamaican Youngster Reassures Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on the Nation's Future

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'We Don't Have to Worry' - Jamaican Youngster Reassures Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on the Nation's Future

Abigael Wafula 17:01 - 22.05.2025

A rising Jamaican sprinter has offered reassurance to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, signalling that the nation's sprint legacy is in safe hands.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has been reassured that the future of Jamaican sprinting is in safe hands as another top youngster has just joined the chat.

Many track and field fans had raised concerns about Jamaican sprinting, especially following the retirement rumours about Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and the silence from Elaine Thompson-Herah, among other factors.

However, more and more Jamaican youngsters are coming up steadily, with the latest star Shenese Walker, noting that she is here to stay.

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Fresh from a strong performance at the ACC Outdoor Championships, the Florida State University student has expressed her strong desire to make a name for herself when it comes to Jamaican sprinting.

Shenese Walker: It’s Looking Bright for All of Us

Shenese Walker
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The 22-year-old has plans to surpass the legacy left behind by the trio of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shericka Jackson, and she is on the right track.

Competing at the ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Shenese Walker was no fluke as she claimed top honours in the women’s 100m and 200m, clocking 10.99 and 22.72 seconds respectively.

She believes that with such a commanding performance, nothing can stop her from dominating the sprinting scene in Jamaica and giving the Clayton twins, Tia and Tina, a run for their money.

“It’s looking bright for all of us. But as for myself, I see myself at the top. Not just in the mix, but at the top. That’s where I want to be,” Shenese Walker said as quoted by SportsMax TV.

“We’re all talented, and I’m excited. Sprinting is alive and well in Jamaica. We don’t have to worry about what happens when Shelly-Ann, Shericka, and Elaine retire, our generation is coming. And I’m coming. The ultimate goal is to go pro after college. That’s definitely my dream.”

She is coached by Matthew Kane, who is equipping her with the necessary skills to make a mark on the global stage and emerge as the new Jamaican sprint queen.

Beyond the track, Shenese Walker is a Public Health major at FSU and has so far managed to strike a balance between her athletic ambitions and studies.

In the world of Jamaican sprinting, Shenese Walker has joined the likes of Tina and Tia, Briana Williams, Alana Reid, Krystal Sloley, and Brianna Lyston, and she will be out to show them who is boss.

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